Pastoral Support Officer (Attendance)
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to past employment references, social media/online checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.
Scale: 3, point 5 - 6
Actual salary: £22176 to £22528
Hours: 37 hours per week, (Mon - Fri), term time only plus 2 training days
Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher for Attendance
Main purpose
The Pastoral Support Officer (Attendance) is responsible for the attendance and subsequent academic performance of students and will:
* Work with both the student and their wider family to improve the student’s achievement and life chances at school, with a particular focus on attendance and punctuality
* Promote and support a positive and inclusive culture throughout the college, removing barriers to learning and participation
* Uphold, promote and support the Catholic faith, ethos and values of the college
Attendance Management
* Implement the school’s attendance policy and provide oversight of attendance, using data to inform strategies that improve achievement and prevent disaffection
* Provide regular feedback to the school, ensuring accurate, analysed, and acted upon attendance data
* Develop and implement strategies to encourage and improve attendance, including conducting home visits where necessary
* Undertake planned visits to address attendance and welfare concerns for certain students
* Maintain appropriate records related to attendance, including information necessary for legal proceedings regarding non‑attendance
Support for Persistent/ Severe absent (PA/SA) students
* Work with under‑performing attendance students one‑on‑one, developing action plans and monitoring progress
* Collaborate with the Pastoral Team (including Form Tutors) to develop strategies for supporting low attending (PA/SA) students in building self‑esteem and confidence
* Organise drop‑in sessions for students (PA/SA) to discuss specific issues or barriers to learning
* Provide guidance and support to parents and carers of low attending students (PA/SA) facing difficulties at school
* Maximise students’ involvement in decisions that affect their education
Collaboration with External and Internal Agencies
* Collaborate with the school’s Careers Lead to ensure low attending (PA/SA) students receive targeted, high‑quality careers guidance and experiences
* Engage with external agencies (e.g., SEND Assessment, Social Care) and provide feedback on the impact of these services in supporting low attending (PA/SA) students’ access to the curriculum
* Adhere to child protection regulations and keep up to date with child protection procedures and policy implementation
* Contribute to reports and participate in case conferences related to low attending (PA/SA) students when required
* Work closely with the Designated Teacher for CLA and Post‑CLA students to provide bespoke support for low attending (PA/SA) students in these categories
Family Engagement and Support
* Ensure that work with families respects and values cultural diversity, recognising the variety of family structures and approaches to raising children
* Work with low attending (PA/SA) students families facing difficulties with attendance, punctuality, or schooling
* Encourage high levels of participation in extracurricular activities for low attending (PA/SA) students by collaborating closely with families
* Maintain ongoing contact with low attending (PA/SA) students’ families to help them develop strategies that support their children’s educational success
* Provide support and guidance regarding GCSE and A‑Level option choices for low attending (PA/SA) students
Duties and Responsibilities in the St John Bosco Room
* Be part of the team who run our isolation room for students who are withdrawn from lessons on a short‑term basis
* Keep a register and complete necessary documentation in accordance with the college’s policies
* Ensure that high expectations are met or exceeded by students placed in your care, through enforcing a clear behavioural code and modelling best practice at all times
* Maintain appropriate methods of recording and assessing isolated pupil progress and effort
* Establish good working relationships with pupils and staff to ensure effective reintegration of pupils back into classrooms and communal areas
Application Closing Date: 10.00am Wednesday 15 April 2026
Please see school website for details: https://www.blessededward.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/
Attached documents:
* Recruitment_Monitoring_Form.docx
* Notes to applicants.pdf
* Pastoral Support Officer Job description Apr 2026.pdf
* Pastoral Support Officer Person Specification Apr 2026.pdf
* Application_Form_-_Support_Staff.docx
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